Sterile Processing Tech
The posted compensation range of $23.89 - $32.85 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
- Performs efficient and meticulous decontamination/sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment as well as inspecting and assembling surgical instruments equipment trays and packs according to prescribed protocols and industry standards for aseptic technique.
- Depending on assigned hospital incumbents rotate assignments among various decontamination sterilization processing surgical tray assembly supply and distribution functions in a continually changing medical and surgical facility.
- Work also includes: 1) tray assembly 2) assisting in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations 3) maintaining department inventory and 4) identifying and reporting supply equipment and procedure problems and 5) dispensing equipment and supplies.
- Incumbents are also accountable for demonstrating awareness of personal and work area safety at all times; using evidence-based practices (EBP) and complying with facility safety policies and procedures in carrying out duties including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases and; keeping knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic microbiology sufficient to understand the ways diseases and infections are transmitted and the importance of clean and sterile supplies in patient care; attending training in new and improved sterilization practices and developments in the microbiology bacteriology and therapeutic practices as they affect the sterile supply operation.
Essential Duties
- Collects and decontaminates and cleans reusable equipment and/or supplies and associated storage units in accordance with department manufacturer and OSHA standards.
- Assembles instruments complex instrument sets and other surgical items and kits by selecting the appropriate items trays instruments and arrange them in the correct manner permitting effective sterilization using existing standard operating procedures and surgical case count sheets.
- Sterilizes equipment in accordance with department manufacturer and OSHA standards using different agents which may include steam hydrogen peroxide paracetic acid ethylene oxide and glutaraldehyde.
- Performs periodic tests on autoclave effectiveness and maintains accurate sterilization records. Maintains supply area and inventory levels.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course (preferred) and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferably in an operating room acute care hospital or central services department preferred.
Licensure/Certification
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management (IAHCCSMM) at hire or within six months of date of hire; OR
- Current certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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